Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration.

Teklabs Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Teklabs Inc in Seattle seeks an experienced Calibration Engineer to participate in calibration, verification, and release of vehicle control system software. You will integrate and optimize vehicle performance through in-vehicle testing and apply engineering principles to ensure robust software.

The role develops test plans for requirements verification, analyzes defects, and collaborates with Control, Software, and Validation teams.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical field required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain systems.
• Familiar with automotive communication protocols: J1939, CAN, UDS, Ethernet.
• Strong communication and self-directed work ethic.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software.
• Uses engineering principles to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance.
• Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification and reports defects.
• Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes.
• Supports calibration, verification, and release of software changes.
• Contributes to on-time software releases and maintains calibration quality standards.
• Stays current on software functionality and product requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for improved calibration and testing methods.

Skills

Vehicle development experience

Testing and verification

Vehicle data systems

Automotive protocols (CAN/J1939/UDS)

Scripting in Python/C++/MATLAB

Strong communication

Independent and team work

Education

BS in a technical field

MS/MEng in a technical field

Tools

ATI Vision

Vector CANape

Job description

Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software

Uses engineering principles and experience to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance

functionality via in-vehicle testing of vehicle control system software

Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification and reports any discovered defects

Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes

Provides support to the running business group in the calibration, verification, and release of running

change software releases

Provides relevant input to the development, communication, and management of vehicle calibration

plans, including timing, quality, and budget

Translates customer requirements into software calibration data and configurations for the organization

Collaborates with and provides support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root

cause analysis, and defect resolution

Contributes to on-time software releases and maintains calibration quality standards

Stays current on software functionality and product requirements for their assigned functions

Identifies opportunities or provides input for new initiatives to improve calibration and testing methods

for higher efficiency and effectiveness

Maintains a positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions

Required Qualifications

• BS in appropriate technical field
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain
• Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, excellent analysis and engineering judgment required
• Organized and disciplined with ability to manage personal workload and a willingness and initiative to
• respond to shifting time and project demands
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs & enter/exit truck cabins repeatedly
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing
• MS/MEng in technical field
• Experience with vehicle data acquisition systems and test equipment (e.g. ATI Vision, Vector CANape).
• Knowledge of diesel and electric powertrains on Class 5-8 vehicle applications
• Proficiency in using a programming or scripting language (e.g. Python, C++, or MATLAB) for developing
• testing and data analysis scripts
• Experience using software emulation tools to conduct testing
• Familiary with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and/or SOTIF (ISO 21448)
• ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge or certification